Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Two Indian Students in Arizona
The victims, identified as 19-year-old Nivesh Mukka and 19-year-old Goutham Parsi, hailed from Telangana and were enrolled as international students at Arizona State University.
News Mania desk/Agnibeena Ghosh/24th April 2024
In a devastating incident near Lake Pleasant in Arizona, two Indian students lost their lives in a head-on collision, as confirmed by the local police authorities. The victims, identified as 19-year-old Nivesh Mukka and 19-year-old Goutham Parsi, hailed from Telangana and were enrolled as international students at Arizona State University.
According to the Peoria Police Department, the fatal collision occurred around 6:18 pm on April 20, prompting their response to a report of a collision on Castle Hot Springs Road, situated just north of State Route 74. The collision involved two vehicles, a white 2024 Kia Forte and a red 2022 Ford F150, both colliding head-on.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver of the red F150 was traveling southbound on Castle Hot Springs Road, while the white Kia Forte was heading northbound. Tragically, Mukka and Parsi succumbed to their injuries at the scene of the accident. The driver of the vehicle in which they were traveling sustained serious injuries and was promptly transported to a local hospital, subsequently being discharged. Similarly, the sole occupant of the other vehicle involved was also hospitalized with severe injuries but has since been released.
The aftermath of the collision led to the closure of the area for several hours to facilitate a thorough investigation. However, normal traffic flow resumed on Sunday morning once the investigation concluded. The Peoria Police Department assured the public that the cause of the collision is still under investigation, extending their sympathies to the victims, their families, and all individuals who provided aid during the tragic incident.
Arizona State University expressed its condolences and confirmed that the International Students and Scholars Centre is collaborating with the dean of students, counseling services, and housing representatives to identify the student groups, friends, and roommates of the deceased students. This collaborative effort aims to provide any necessary support to those affected by the loss.
The untimely demise of Nivesh Mukka and Goutham Parsi has cast a pall of sorrow over the Indian student community in Arizona and beyond. Their lives, cut short in a tragic accident, serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety. As investigations into the collision continue, the bereaved families and friends seek solace in the memories of their loved ones while the community rallies to offer support and solidarity during this difficult time.
